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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.29, 3,269.22 and 946.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.29, 3,269.22 and 946.69 is: 1,420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.29 : 3,269.22 = 946.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.29/3,269.22 = 946.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.29x = 3,269.22 × 946.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.29x = 3,094,937.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,937.88/2,179.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.16

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